Markham Public Library presents Sheung-King
ZoomJoin Markham Public Library as they interview author Sheung-King about his debut novel, You are Eating an Orange. You are Naked. This novel explores memory and longing that challenges Western tropes and Orientalism. Embracing the playful surrealism of Haruki Murakami and the atmospheric narratives of filmmaker Wong Kar-wai, Sheung-King’s debut is at once lyrical and punctuated, […]
Virtual Launch of Trapsongs: Three Plays by Shannon Bramer
via Zoom webinarJoin us for the virtual launch of Trapsongs: Three Plays by Shannon Bramer! With special guests Kirby, Sara Tilley, and Ruth Lawrence. Free online event. All are welcome. Registration required. Register for the Zoom webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_it-ona7LReiOvSt_fw46Qw Pre-order your copy of Trapsongs here: https://bookhugpress.ca/.../trapsongs-three-plays-by.../
Junction Reads presents Jess Taylor
Junction Reads presents an online reading with Jess Taylor, author of Just Pervs. This is a PWYC event with ALL proceeds going to the author. Everyone is welcome! Register via Eventbrite here.
The Giller Book Club: Polar Vortex by Shani Mooto
via Zoom webinarJoin Claire Armitstead, literary critic for The Guardian and 2020 Scotiabank Giller Prize juror, and Shani Mootoo, whose novel Polar Vortex was shortlisted for the 2020 Scotiabank Giller Prize. Everyone is welcome to attend this free virtual event. To reserve your spot, please register using the form below. Guests will be given the opportunity to […]
Type Books presents an Instagram Live event with Joni Murphy
Live on InstagramJoin Type Books for an IG Live conversation with Joni Murphy, author of Talking Animals. Join event on Instagram at @typebooks
Ideas on CBC Radio One presents ‘I Love You,’ a radio documentary produced by Marianne Apostolides
Ideas on CBC Radio OneI love you: those three magic words are the most powerful and misunderstood words in the English language, according to writer and contributor Marianne Apostolides, author of I Can't Get You Out of My Mind. She draws from Shakespeare, Freud, Aretha Franklin, Dolly Parton and other greats to parse how "I love you" can be […]
LSHB Weird Era podcast presents Joni Murphy
Apple podcastsLibrairie St. Henri Books' Weird Era podcast presents Joni Murphy, author of Talking Animals. A podcast run from a local indie bookstore in Montreal, Canada (Librairie Saint-Henri Books), dedicated to talking with the authors we stock. Hosted by Sruti Islam and Alex Nierenhausen. Theme Songs by Gino Visconti and Michael Jaworski (@mikejaws). Audio Production by […]
Draft Reading Series presents Therese Estacion
ZoomDraft Reading Series presents Therese Estacion, author of Phantompains. Also reading: Britta B., Amanda Leduc, and Marilo Nuñez. Hosted by Kern Carter. This is a Pay-What-You-Want virtual event. Draft appreciates donations of any amount, but free tickets are available and all are welcome. Donations will go to pay the authors at this and future readings. […]
Weber State University’s Virtual Visiting Writers & Open Mics series presents Kristen Renee Miller
Weber State University's Virtual Visiting Writers & Open Mics series presents Kristen Renee Miller, translator of Marie-Andree Gill's Spawn. Reading with Kiki Petrosino. Presented by the Department of English & Weber State University's Creative Writing Program. Reserve your spot here.
Panel Discussion with the Creators of the new play Just Pervs
ZoomJoin playwright Reid Millar and other members of Perverted Assemblages, the theatre collective behind the stage adaption of Just Pervs—a new play based on Jess Taylor's short story of the same name—in conversation with Ted Witzel. The team of creators will discuss their creative process, the state of theatre in the Zoom era, and more. […]
